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something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
the solution to a math problem
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Recent Examples of solutions
The Zero Waste Textile Expo is a free, family-friendly event designed to highlight the environmental impact of consuming fast fashion and soft consumer goods while providing education about sustainable solutions and zero waste options anyone can participate in.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions of our time.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The plant produces Circulose—a dissolving pulp made from 100 percent discarded cotton textiles—designed to integrate into existing textile supply chains and move circular solutions beyond the pilot phase into sustained industrial production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Vaishnaw said the technology’s push is backed by execution, pointing to the Indian government's AI Mission program which emphasizes sector specific solutions through public-private partnerships.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Veit’s recommendations to reduce pickiness differ from these solutions, and some of them seem, well, more hard-core.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
There are clear technological solutions to the problem.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to baking soda and vinegar, whip up household cleaning solutions with citric acid.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems are pathologized as individual problems, and then we get sold back solutions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The conference brings together leaders in business, government, technology, philanthropy, academia, and the media to discuss actionable and collaborative solutions to some of the most important questions of our time.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
The plant produces Circulose—a dissolving pulp made from 100 percent discarded cotton textiles—designed to integrate into existing textile supply chains and move circular solutions beyond the pilot phase into sustained industrial production.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Vaishnaw said the technology’s push is backed by execution, pointing to the Indian government's AI Mission program which emphasizes sector specific solutions through public-private partnerships.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Veit’s recommendations to reduce pickiness differ from these solutions, and some of them seem, well, more hard-core.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
There are clear technological solutions to the problem.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
In addition to baking soda and vinegar, whip up household cleaning solutions with citric acid.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
The problems are pathologized as individual problems, and then we get sold back solutions.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solutions
Noun
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them.—
Staff reports,
Florida Times-Union,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Here in the city, answers to questions of who knew what and when about the health risks at Ground Zero are also coming into focus.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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No website can hold all answers, and visitors to Jadey's website will see notices that its content is not medical advice and to seek out qualified health professionals.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Solutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solutions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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